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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Developer buys land near Amazon’s Cortana site for new Starbucks

New Orleans-based Dorsey Development has purchased land next to the Raising Cane's on Florida Boulevard, which is also near the site of the Amazon fulfillment center now under construction. Plans are to build a Starbucks at the location.

Nungesser’s office touts ROI from Macy’s, Rose Parade floats

Money spent securing spots for Louisiana-themed floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and...

What managers need to know as pay transparency takes hold

By the beginning of 2023, 20% of all U.S. workers will be covered under...

Will he or won’t he? All eyes on Sen. Kennedy in Louisiana governor’s race

The early months of the 2023 Louisiana governor's race are already full of controversies...

Local startup wins pitch competition for its twist on advertising

Aura Advertising Co. offers an advertising concept with a twist. The company partners with...

Metro Council to question Mayor Broome on budget

East Baton Rouge Metro Council members will have another chance Tuesday to quiz Mayor...
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Do incentive systems encourage bad behavior on the part of employees?

In 2020, Wells Fargo paid $3 billion to settle claims that employees had committed...

Potash mines hampering ExxonMobil in Permian Basin 

A vital crop nutrient that lies underground near oil and natural gas reserves is...

Retailers may see more red after Black Friday 

Retailers are prepared for a blockbuster holiday shopping season following Black Friday, but consumers burned by the highest inflation in a generation may have other ideas.

Rolfe McCollister’s endorsements for Dec. 10 election

Columnist Rolfe McCollister's personal endorsements for items appearing on Baton Rouge ballots for the Dec. 10 election.
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